Scenes from the Oso mudslide: Day 2

By By JORDAN STEAD, THE HERALD and WIRE SERVICES

on March 23, 2014 1:48 PM

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Brian Anderson, left, and Coby Young search through the wreckage of a home belonging to the Kuntz family Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. The entire Kuntz family was at a baseball game Saturday morning when a fatal mudslide swept through the area. The family returned Sunday to search through what remained. less

Brian Anderson, left, and Coby Young search through the wreckage of a home belonging to the Kuntz family Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. The entire Kuntz family was at a baseball game Saturday morning ... more

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Barbara Welsh, center right, a mudslide victim whose husband is still missing, is comforted by Governor Jay Inslee, right, following a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, during a outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Barbara Welsh, center right, a mudslide victim whose husband is still missing, is comforted by Governor Jay Inslee, right, following a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, during a outside of the ... more

Steve Skaglund walks across the rubble on the east side of Saturday's fatal mudslide near Oso, Wash., Sunday, March 23, 2014.

Steve Skaglund walks across the rubble on the east side of Saturday's fatal mudslide near Oso, Wash., Sunday, March 23, 2014.

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Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick, top right, declined to evacuate his home on the banks of the Stillaguamish River, keeping track of water levels with a series of sticks embedded in the shoreline Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick, top right, declined to evacuate his home on the banks of the Stillaguamish River, keeping track of water levels with a series of sticks embedded in the ... more

The orange X on a house, destroyed in the mud, indicates it has been searched for people on Highway 530, Sunday, March 23, 2014 the day after a giant landslide occurred near Oso, Wash. Rescue crews searched into the night for survivors from a massive mudslide that killed at least three people, after hearing voices from the debris field pleading for help. less

The orange X on a house, destroyed in the mud, indicates it has been searched for people on Highway 530, Sunday, March 23, 2014 the day after a giant landslide occurred near Oso, Wash. Rescue crews searched ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

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Snohomish County residents and media study a map of the mudslide area Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Snohomish County residents and media study a map of the mudslide area Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a ... more

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Waters from the backed up Stillaguamish River flow over structures on the Darrington side of the slide Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Oso, Wash.

Waters from the backed up Stillaguamish River flow over structures on the Darrington side of the slide Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Oso, Wash.

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Oso, Wash. residents Freda Slack, left, and husband Pat, right, evacuated Saturday, but returned home after hearing of decreased flooding risk Sunday, March 23, 2014. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Oso, Wash. residents Freda Slack, left, and husband Pat, right, evacuated Saturday, but returned home after hearing of decreased flooding risk Sunday, March 23, 2014. Authorities say more than 18 people are ... more

The Oso Community Church displays a sign reading "pray with us for our community" in Oso off of Highway 530 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

The Oso Community Church displays a sign reading "pray with us for our community" in Oso off of Highway 530 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37. At least six ... more

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A house is seen destroyed in the mud on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

A house is seen destroyed in the mud on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At least six homes have ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

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After spending the night at a Red Cross shelter, Reed Miller, 75, recounts the loss of his Oso, Wash. home Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Post Middle School in Arlington, Wash. Miller was grocery shopping when he was alerted to the mudslide via a phone call. He still has not heard from his son. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

After spending the night at a Red Cross shelter, Reed Miller, 75, recounts the loss of his Oso, Wash. home Sunday, March 23, 2014, at Post Middle School in Arlington, Wash. Miller was grocery shopping when he ... more

Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick stands in the home he declined to evacuate on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick stands in the home he declined to evacuate on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people ... more

Snohomish County residents affected by the mudslide are comforted by Governor Jay Inslee, right, following a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Snohomish County residents affected by the mudslide are comforted by Governor Jay Inslee, right, following a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in ... more

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West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, a bone-dry water level indicator shows off the extreme lows of the waterway Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, a bone-dry water level indicator shows off the extreme lows of the waterway Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people ... more

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Oso, Wash. resident Bob Headrick, 79, declined to evacuate his home on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Oso, Wash. resident Bob Headrick, 79, declined to evacuate his home on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after ... more

Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick utilized sticks to keep track of water levels in the shoreline of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick utilized sticks to keep track of water levels in the shoreline of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 ... more

Governor Jay Inslee, second from left, addresses a crowd of Snohomish County residents and media during a mudslide update at a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. "Not a vertical stick standing," Inslee said. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Governor Jay Inslee, second from left, addresses a crowd of Snohomish County residents and media during a mudslide update at a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police ... more

Snohomish County residents listen to Governor Jay Inslee address a crowd during a mudslide update at a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Snohomish County residents listen to Governor Jay Inslee address a crowd during a mudslide update at a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, ... more

Jason Anderson searches through rubble for bodies on Cory Kuntz's property near Highway 530 Sunday, March 23, 2014. The Kuntz family had gone to a baseball game Saturday morning when the fatal slide swept through the area. less

Jason Anderson searches through rubble for bodies on Cory Kuntz's property near Highway 530 Sunday, March 23, 2014. The Kuntz family had gone to a baseball game Saturday morning when the fatal slide swept ... more

A helicopter flies low over the mudslide effected area Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Oso, Wash.

A helicopter flies low over the mudslide effected area Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Oso, Wash.

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West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, water levels dipped to extreme lows, exposing sand and otherwise submerged rocks Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, water levels dipped to extreme lows, exposing sand and otherwise submerged rocks Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Snohomish County Fire Chief Travis Hots briefs media on further updates following the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Snohomish County Fire Chief Travis Hots briefs media on further updates following the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are ... more

A house is seen destroyed in the mud on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

A house is seen destroyed in the mud on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At least six homes have ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

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A steady stream of mud and water flows away from the mueslide blocking the road on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

A steady stream of mud and water flows away from the mueslide blocking the road on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

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A tire and other house debris is seen next to the mudslide on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

A tire and other house debris is seen next to the mudslide on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

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Snohomish County residents affected by the mudslide comfort each other Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Snohomish County residents affected by the mudslide comfort each other Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after ... more

A Snohomish County Sheriff helicopter flies over the scene on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

A Snohomish County Sheriff helicopter flies over the scene on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

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Water and mud back up on the east side of Saturday's fatal mudslide near Oso, Wash., Sunday March 23, 2014.

Water and mud back up on the east side of Saturday's fatal mudslide near Oso, Wash., Sunday March 23, 2014.

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Volunteers Frank and Rhonda Cook watch as the final body they recovered Sunday afternoon is lifted into a helicopter on the east side of Saturday's fatal mudslide near Oso, Wash. The couple started at 6 a.m. searching the area Sunday, March 23, 2014. less

Volunteers Frank and Rhonda Cook watch as the final body they recovered Sunday afternoon is lifted into a helicopter on the east side of Saturday's fatal mudslide near Oso, Wash. The couple started at 6 a.m. ... more

Mud splattered pictures in a home effected by Saturday's fatal mudslide near Oso, Wash., March 23, 2014.

Mud splattered pictures in a home effected by Saturday's fatal mudslide near Oso, Wash., March 23, 2014.

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Search and rescue teams await further orders Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Search and rescue teams await further orders Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 ... more

Pieces of Stillaguamish River pride hang from a shed near the shore of the river Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Pieces of Stillaguamish River pride hang from a shed near the shore of the river Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed ... more

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Oso, Wash. resident Bob Headrick, 79, declined to evacuate his home on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Oso, Wash. resident Bob Headrick, 79, declined to evacuate his home on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after ... more

Snohomish County Executive John Lovick briefs media on further updates following the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Snohomish County Executive John Lovick briefs media on further updates following the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are ... more

West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, water levels dipped to extreme lows, exposing sand and otherwise submerged rocks Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, water levels dipped to extreme lows, exposing sand and otherwise submerged rocks Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, water... Photo-6062849.82489 - seattlepi.com

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Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick declined to evacuate his home on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick declined to evacuate his home on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are ... more

West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, water levels dipped to extreme lows Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

West of the mudslide blockage of the Stillaguamish River, water levels dipped to extreme lows Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Barbara Welsh, left, a mudslide victim whose husband is still missing, holds hands with another woman, name not given, who has yet to hear from her uncle Sunday, March 23, 2014, during a outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Barbara Welsh, left, a mudslide victim whose husband is still missing, holds hands with another woman, name not given, who has yet to hear from her uncle Sunday, March 23, 2014, during a outside of the ... more

Senator Patty Murray addresses a crowd of Snohomish County residents and media during a mudslide update at a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Senator Patty Murray addresses a crowd of Snohomish County residents and media during a mudslide update at a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in ... more

A destroyed house and downed power lines lie in the mud on Highway 530, Sunday, March 23, 2014 the day after a giant landslide occurred near Oso, Wash. The slide of mud, trees and rocks happened about 11 a.m. Saturday morning. Several people - including an infant - were critically injured and at least six houses were destroyed. less

A destroyed house and downed power lines lie in the mud on Highway 530, Sunday, March 23, 2014 the day after a giant landslide occurred near Oso, Wash. The slide of mud, trees and rocks happened about 11 a.m. ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

A destroyed house and downed power lines lie in the mud on Highway... Photo-6062265.82489 - seattlepi.com

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Backed by a map of the mudslide's area of damage, a SR530 handout is held by a city official during a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Backed by a map of the mudslide's area of damage, a SR530 handout is held by a city official during a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Barbara Welsh, center, a mudslide victim whose husband is still missing, is comforted by Governor Jay Inslee, right, following a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, during a outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Barbara Welsh, center, a mudslide victim whose husband is still missing, is comforted by Governor Jay Inslee, right, following a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, during a outside of the ... more

A demolished house sits in the mud on Highway 530, Sunday, March 23, 2014 the day after a giant landslide occurred near Oso, Wash. The slide of mud, trees and rocks happened about 11 a.m. Saturday morning. Several people - including an infant - were critically injured and at least six houses were destroyed. less

A demolished house sits in the mud on Highway 530, Sunday, March 23, 2014 the day after a giant landslide occurred near Oso, Wash. The slide of mud, trees and rocks happened about 11 a.m. Saturday morning. ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

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A search helicopter flies above the area Sunday where a fatal mudslide washed over the land Saturday morning near Oso, Wash., Sunday, March 23, 2014. A flag sits atop what was Cory Kuntz and family's home Sunday afternoon. The family was at a baseball game Saturday morning when the fatal mudslide swept through the area, destroying everything on their property. less

A search helicopter flies above the area Sunday where a fatal mudslide washed over the land Saturday morning near Oso, Wash., Sunday, March 23, 2014. A flag sits atop what was Cory Kuntz and family's home ... more

Photo: GENNA MARTIN, THE EVERETT HERALD VIA AP

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Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick stands outside of the home he declined to evacuate on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least four people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamish River flooding. less

Twenty-three year Oso, Wash. resident Mark Headrick stands outside of the home he declined to evacuate on the banks of the Stillaguamish River Sunday, March 23, 2014, near Oso, Wash. Authorities say more than ... more

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene addresses a crowd of Snohomish County residents and media during a mudslide update at a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department in Arlington, Wash. Authorities say 18 people are unaccounted for after a massive mudslide killed at least three people and destroyed 30 homes, forcing evacuations from fears of the Stillaguamash River flooding. less

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene addresses a crowd of Snohomish County residents and media during a mudslide update at a media availability segment Sunday, March 23, 2014, outside of the Arlington Police Department ... more

A flag sits atop what was Cory Kuntz and family's home Sunday, March 23, 2014. The family was at a baseball game Saturday morning when the fatal mudslide swept through the area, destroying everything on their property. The area where the land broke away is seen in the background. less

A flag sits atop what was Cory Kuntz and family's home Sunday, March 23, 2014. The family was at a baseball game Saturday morning when the fatal mudslide swept through the area, destroying everything on their ... more

Photo: GENNA MARTIN, THE EVERETT HERALD

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A helicopter flies low over the mudslide effected area Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Oso, Wash.

A helicopter flies low over the mudslide effected area Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Oso, Wash.

Photo: GENNA MARTIN, THE EVERETT HERALD

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Snohomish County Sheriff officers monitor the scene a short ways up the road from the mudslide at mile 37 on Highway 530 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

Snohomish County Sheriff officers monitor the scene a short ways up the road from the mudslide at mile 37 on Highway 530 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 ... more

Red Cross volunteer Steven Place puts some pizza in a Snohomish Fire truck on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 where the mudslide is blocking the road on Sunday, March 23, 2014. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

Red Cross volunteer Steven Place puts some pizza in a Snohomish Fire truck on Highway 530 next to mile marker 37 where the mudslide is blocking the road on Sunday, March 23, 2014. At least six homes have been ... more

Tom Moff with Snohomish County looks down at the Stillaguamish River as it maintains a low but steady flow off of Whitman Road on Highway 530 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred near mile marker 37 near Oso, Washington. At least six homes have been washed away, with three people reported dead so far and at least eighteen missing. The nearby Stillaguamish River has been dammed up by 15-20 feet of debris as a result, creating more flooding concerns, as reported by KING 5 via the state hydrologist. less

Tom Moff with Snohomish County looks down at the Stillaguamish River as it maintains a low but steady flow off of Whitman Road on Highway 530 on Sunday, March 23, 2014, the day after a giant landslide occurred ... more

Photo: Lindsey Wasson, AP

Tom Moff with Snohomish County looks down at the Stillaguamish... Photo-6062274.82489 - seattlepi.com